3G is not exactly a thing of the past, but as tech addicts begin
snatching up the next level of 4G all-purpose devices from the likes
of Apple, Motorola and Samsung, their phones are all set to take on
that inevitable leap to the next level of wireless network known as
LTE. The fresh question on the tip of everyone's digital tongue is:
"what will the nation's first LTE networks be like?"
With
Metro PCS launching 4G LTE service in Dallas and Vegas, the big
question is what kind of performance can be expected as far as
throughput, signal performance indoors/on the go, and coverage
area? With the launch right around the corner, Metro PCS still
hasn't updated its website to say anything about 4G, LTE, the new
Samsung 4G device or anything having to do with their next-gen
network. Kind of an odd way of building the adequate marketing hype
necessary to take control of their marketplace.
So how (and when) will Metro market its 4G product? Is there a
12-month plan to strictly carry phones and mobile devices, or will
they try and break into the fixed RSU's that CLEAR offers
for service with its WiMAX network?
Verizon Wireless the nation's leading wireless provider and
largest
3G network still hasn't confirmed their launch markets or exact
dates for their network upgrade; although if we had to
speculate, we think their LTE market dominoes might fall in the
following order:
New York
L.A.
Las Vegas
Columbus
Atlanta
Houston
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Dallas - Fort Worth
St. Louis
Kansas City
Chicago
Boston
Seattle
Miami
Orlando
Denver
Nashville
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Virginia Beach
Milwaukee
Tampa
Once available in those cities, how will Verizon market the
product in terms of coverage, capacity, etc? Most importantly, what
will the pricing be? Any chance of unlimited 4G service? Probably
not, considering the lack of initial spectrum
per site, the 4G network from Verizon I am certain will all be
pushed from the "Rule The Air" mentality where you sign up for
Verizon because you "want the best" (and pay the most). Will
Verizon offer a fixed product like the home Internet offered by
CLEAR?
What do you think? Comment and let us know!
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